Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Casserole

Spice up your dinner with this flavorful Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Casserole! Packed with tender chicken, zesty spices, and topped with melted cheese, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

This is real comfort food and cooking up perfectly in the air fryer! It’s so good!

I love a great casserole, and now with the air fryer and the correct pan, you can prepare any of your favorite casseroles in less time than you would need to bake them! A perfect meal that you can prepare ahead of time!

If you are new to air frying or just looking for some inspiration. Some of my favorite Air Fryer Easy Meal Recipes are AIR FRYER BLACK PEPPER STEAK KABOB, AIR FRYER CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, AIR FRYER BEEF MEATBALLS, and AIR FRYER CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS.

Why You Will Love Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Casserole

• Quick and Easy: This casserole comes together in no time, making it a perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners.
• Flavorful and Zesty: Packed with bold Mexican spices, it delivers a burst of flavor in every bite.
• Hearty and Filling: The combination of tender chicken, rice, and cheese creates a satisfying meal that will keep you full.
• One-Dish Wonder: With everything cooked in a single dish, cleanup is a breeze, letting you enjoy more time with family.
• Customizable: You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, whether you prefer extra veggies, beans, or different types of cheese.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Casserole

• Black Beans: Adds a hearty texture and earthy flavor to the casserole.
• Cream of Chicken Soup: Brings moisture and a savory depth.
• Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Add a smoky sweetness.
• Green Chiles: Give the casserole a delightful kick.
• Ground Cumin: Adds warmth and a distinct earthy aroma
• Cooked Chicken: Makes the casserole filling and delicious.
• Corn Tortillas: Layered throughout the casserole.
• Colby-Jack Cheese: Adds some gooey goodness.
• Tortilla Chips: Provides a delightful contrast to the soft textures of the casserole.
• Tomatoes: Adds a burst of juiciness and bright flavor.
• Cilantro: Adds a pop of color and a refreshing flavor.
• Sour Cream: Adds richness and a cool contrast to the warm casserole.

How To Make Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Casserole

Step One: In a large mixing bowl, stir together black beans, cream of chicken soup, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, and chicken.

Step Two: Choose a deep-dish casserole dish that fits in your air fryer. Spray with non-stick cooking spray—layer ½ of the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the casserole dish.

Step Three: Top the tortilla layer with half of the bean and chicken mixture.

Step Four: Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over the chicken mixture. Layer with the other half of the tortilla pieces, then the remaining bean and chicken mixture.

Step Five: Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350°F in the air fryer until hot and bubbly all the way through (about 45 minutes.)

Step Six: Remove the aluminum foil and top with remaining cheese and crushed tortilla chips or corn tortilla pieces. Place the dish back into the air fryer and continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the chips become golden. If desired, top with diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and some sour cream.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes:

• This is a deep-dish casserole that takes some time to heat through. You can heat the filling mixture before assembling the casserole if you’d like to speed things up. Everything is pre-cooked, but you don’t want to scoop it into the casserole and have the center still cold! It took 45 minutes for my air fryer to heat through.
• Use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken. You can also cook a couple of chicken breasts in the air fryer and shred those to add. The chicken needs to be cooked before being added to the casserole mix.
• You could substitute tortilla chips for all of the tortillas in the dish – layers and all! Just crush a bunch of chips and spread a nice layer across the bottom of the first and second layers.
• This dish is spicy and cheesy, and creamy. Delicious. If you want a milder dish, use regular diced tomatoes instead of the fire-roasted tomatoes and cut back on the green chiles.

Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Casserole Recipe Faqs

Can I make this ahead of time? This is a great meal that you can assemble ahead of time. Make it in the morning, and come back and air fry it up! A perfect way to meal plan with the help of your air fryer! Make sure that you tightly cover the casserole in saran wrap so it doesn’t dry out.

Can this casserole be frozen? Yes, you can freeze it before or after you cook the casserole. For best results, wrap tightly in saran wrap and then a couple of layers of aluminum foil. If you are going to freeze the casserole, I would not recommend adding the tortillas on top. Otherwise, they will defrost and be soggy.

Can I use Doritos instead of tortilla chips? Yes, this will give it even more flavor! Use your favorite Doritos flavor! My favorites for this recipe would be Doritos Cool Ranch, Cheese, or even Flamin’ Hot Limon Flavored Tortilla Chips!

What type of pan to use in the air fryer for making casseroles: I recommend using a thin pan to make casseroles in the air fryer. This way, the middle will be fully cooked.

Some of my favorite Air Fryer Casserole Pans are:

• Superior Glass Casserole Dish Set – 4-Piece Rectangular Bakeware Set, Modern Unique Design Glass Baking-Dish Set – Grip Handles for Easy Carry from Hot Oven.
• FE Casserole Dish, 2 Quart Round Ceramic Bakeware with Cover, Lace Emboss Baking Dish for Dinner, Banquet, and Party (Red)

More Easy Air Fryer Recipes

• AIR FRYER STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
• AIR FRYER BLACK PEPPER STEAK KABOB
• EASY AIR FRYER RIB EYE WITH GARLIC & BASIL BUTTER
• AIR FRYER TRI-TIP STEAK RECIPE
• EASY AIR FRYER PERUVIAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
• AIR FRYER RANCH CHICKEN
• AIR FRYER CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

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